THREE CHEESE TORTELLINI 
2 pkg. frozen 3-cheese tortellini, ravioli, or bow tie pasta
2 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 c. butter
1 to 2 tbsp. garlic, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 c. milk or cream
1/4 c. red wine
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 to 2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, cut into pieces
1 small can herbed tomatoes, diced
salt and pepper to taste

Cook pasta according to package directions. Set aside. Sauté onion in olive oil and butter until transparent. Add garlic; sauté and stir for a few minutes, being careful not to burn garlic. Add red wine, simmering for a few minutes. Then add cream cheese, Parmesan, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes; cut off heat, allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve over pasta.

Note: Sliced mushrooms and/or skinless, boneless cooked chicken breast can be added.

 

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